dave_bass5

I've just hit a snag with mine. Over the past 8 years ive always used the same gig bag. It's a cheap Levis one but it has the strap going all the way up to the headstock. This sits just below my headline and is perfect for getting on and off the Tube etc. Even had my Laklands (35" neck), Fender MIA's etc in it. Now I find the V7 doesn't fit. It's too long. Bugger. So, now I'm on the lookout for a new bag, that sits low, isn't bulky and has stowaway back pack straps. I was set on getting the Mono bass sleve but again, the V7 is a bit too deep, thanks to the stacked knobs. The bass does fit in my other gig bags but I dont want to use those as they sit very high about my head. Tempted to go for the Mono M80 or Vertigo, even though they say max depth is 3". Any suggestions?

They are genuine XL's. There is a tag on the bass saying this.

Yep, agree with all that and I expect I'll sell my 505 as well. As much as I love it I only need one 5 string bass, and as I love jazz basses the choice is obvious. I'll give it a few gigs to settle in though. Its quite a bit heavier as well, I'll see how it feels on a 2 hour set first.

Although Ive not played mine through a proper amp yet I can tell it's definitely going to work for me, and yes, it's more powerful than my other basses. I had to back the input level off on my Focusrite 2i2 quite a bit once the active was on and I was adjusting the EQ. Very nice. I won't bother with moving the G string, it's nice where it is, maybe it's to do with the fretboard radius being a lot rounder than im used to. I normaly prefer a flatter radius but I really like this one. It definitely feels very different to my Yamaha, but not in a bad way.

[quote name='dieseldalziel' timestamp='1425049193' post='2703416'] Yeah me too! I'll wait though as having seen some pics of different styles colour options to the ones already out in case they release them at a later date... [/quote] Yeah, im in no rush, and it will be very interesting to see how the line develops over the next 12 months or so. I really cant get over how nice the neck feels to me, i know ive said it already but its so close to how i remember my Laklands, yet so much cheaper. I really struggled to get comfortable with my TRBX505 but ive instantly taken to the V7. I did notice there isnt a lot of room under the G string. The action is ultra low but the pick guard seems very close to the G. Not a problem for me as i play with a pick most of the time, but it struck me as a bit odd that i couldnt get my fingers under it without almost touching the string.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1425040045' post='2703262'] Gah! The GAS is building up... [/quote] Ive got GAS for a M3 4 string now :-)

Mine just arrived. Wow, what a lovely bass. It was only a quick unbox and twang as im at work, but a quick look over it and it seems to be finished to a very high standard (except the truss rod cavity). It reminds me a lot of my Lakland basses. The neck is really nice, low action (i cant see me needing to tweak it much0 and its nice to get back to the smaller frets. Wont plug it in until tonight, but so far im over the moon. I cant see my Yamaha lasting much longer.

Nice one. Mines out for delivery today so I won't get much work done lol. Wish I had a gig this weekend, ive got to wait until mid March.

Very nice Gazza. Hows the low B sounding? Wish mine would hurry up and arrive :-(

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424522103' post='2697248'] It's only when you spend time with a Spector or other non-Fender bass that you realise tuners and headstocks just don't have to [i]be [/i]that big nowadays to be effective and look great. Fenders and Fender clones have really huge, cartoon-like paddles when you look at them objectively. [/quote] Yep, thats what attracted me to the Yamaha. Much smaller headstock and still 5 tuners on it, with no need of a retaining bar.

The only real issue i have with the V7 headstock is the name on it. Im not normally one to care what it says on a headstock, but im not sure i like the idea of having a name on it rather than a brand. I think this will be the first time ive ever covered branding up.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424518151' post='2697170'] Excellent plan Is all seriousness, the V7 headstock is not it's most endearing feature. [/quote] I'd say the headstock is a lot prettier than the G&L or Dan Lakin headstocks.

Dan, defo GAS. I was quite happy with the Yamaha this time last week. Just settling down with it. Then again, my love for jazz basses wouldn't let me get 100% with it, so it was only a matter of time. At this price point, and it coming from Thomanns I have nothing to lose really.

Right, just ordered a White/RW V7 5 string. I don't need it, I can't really afford it, I might not even like it, but hey ho, I'm sure I will. Hopefully it will arrive on Wed. Going to my work so the plan is to take my white CV jazz to work, and come home with the new bass. Crafty eh? I almost got a VM5 last year. Very close in fact. What put me off was the wide nut, and I really don't like blocks on a maple fretbord (although I can live with it). I edned up with the Yamaha as the nut width is very comfortable. The V7 is a bit wider than the Yamaha, but it seems like it's the same as Laklands, and I love those necks. I'm also very attracted to the smaller frets. I don't really like Med-jumbo frets, other than my Yamaha all my basses have banjo or vintage sized frets, and I find these easer it to play cleanly (yes, I have bad technique . Quite looking forward to it, although I'm not sure where that will leave the Yamaha. I don't notmally like having too any basses just sitting around, but ive tried to sell it a couple of time and just can't bring myself to.

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1424462989' post='2696698'] Black 5 V7 sat idle in a Thomann basket. Does the wife really need a birthday present this month? Maybe she'd like a bass [/quote] If she doesn't like it i supose you could play it, just so it doesn't go to waste eh? White/RW V7 5 sitting in mine.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424461695' post='2696680'] I've never been able to use that excuse, only one of my very limited number of mates plays bass...and it sucks [/quote] Actually ive only used that once as far as basses goes. She genuinely doesn't notice what I'm playing. I did tell he about the last bass I got and she said the usual "you don't need another bass", "what are you going to do with the others?" etc etc.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424452014' post='2696524'] But I bet the information has been logged and stored for retrieval at the appropriate time. [/quote] Nah, all my basses are on loan from mates ;-). Gavin, that's a lovely bass, congrats. Looks forward to hearing more about it when you have had a good play.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424437067' post='2696284'] Best play safe and go for white [/quote] To be honest i could turn up with a twin neck and she wouldn't notice. She has never commented on any new bass (or camera etc) that has appeared. no matter what colour. I do like the White though. It reminds me of my old Fender MIA P5 but nicer. But the black reminds me of my Lakland DJ5, and the SB reminds me of the of........ [quote name='gazza70' timestamp='1424438534' post='2696310'] Haha will try just for you dave [/quote] Please do, although im hoping for the worst lol. I have the white in the basket on Thomanns, just waiting for the bad news.

Nice one. fingers crossed its a keeper. I have no issues at all ordering from Thomanns, their returns are very good. I purposely left my credit card at home today, but i can see me ordering one over the weekend. If the gig goes well on Sat then ill order one on Sunday. Black or white, it will be at the toss of a coin now (although if i get the white one the GF wont notice a new bass lol)

Sounds great. If I could decide on the colour I'd order one right now.

It does indeed. Nice playing as well. Do you gig with this bass?

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424373135' post='2695688'] Yes, I assumed that all active passive basses could do the same, however they may not I suppose. From what I remember my previous active passive bass could go without the battery and I've got a Yamaha TRBX504 which as you know will work with no battery. I should find out soon re. the MM v7 [/quote] Yes, I beleive some just take the active EQ out of circuit, but still use the preamp. Not a big deal breaker though, but would be nice to know as I tend to forget to unplug between sets sometimes. Looking forward to your views etc.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424371120' post='2695665'] It has an active passive switch, so if the battery does go you just switch it to passive. I personally think all actives should come like that. EDIT: just noticed you've got a TRBX505, so you'll know all about that [/quote] Well yes and no. My TRBX is the first active bass ive owned that will run in true passive mode, without even needing a battery in it. Other active basses ive had haven't worked like this and if the battery died so did the bass. Maybe this wasn't the norm though. So while I understand the active/passive switch I'd still like confirmation that it does indeed work as above. Gettting very close to ordering the White/RW V7 though.

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1424352325' post='2695439'] Good work! 4 or 5 ? Do let us know what it's like - really keen hear a comprehensive BC review.. Current plan pulls the trigger on a 5 late March. Still can't decide what finish.. [/quote] Same here. I love the look of the black one, its just perfect, but i love the white one as well. Damn, Only things i dont like are the headstock and bridge. i can live with both but the bridge looks a bit cheap to me (cheaper than it obviously is of course) Too those who have ordered one, when doing a review could you please see if the bass will run without a battery in it. Im very paranoid about pre amps going dead on me at gigs.

Wow, just fallen in love with the White/RW AND 3TSB. Bugger. gazza, please hate your bass ;-)